Chapter Outline Copy TEST COURSE Jan 2023

Chapter Outline

The content for this chapter has been taken from the Visible Body Learn Site. https://www.visiblebody.com/learn/respiratory/diseases-and-disorders

The aim of reading through the respiratory anatomy and physiology is to give you an overview on how the lungs are structured and how they work so that you can understand spirometry better. Every section has a very short corresponding video.

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Educational Aims

After studying this content, you should be able to:

Recall anatomy of the respiratory system
Identify the 5 main functions of the respiratory system
Recall how the structures of the lower respiratory system work
Identify common diseases and disorders
Understand how breathing in and breathing out occurs
Describe each of the respiratory volumes and capacities
Describe the effects of aging on the respiratory system

Key Terms

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